Childcare Network #191

Childcare Network on Kanis has become part of my family. My daughter started with the school--yes I consider it a school-- when she was only 10 weeks old. She's my first and only child, so I was absolutely terrified to leave her with anyone, much less strangers. The teachers and staff have demonstrated that they LOVE my child and are truly excited to see her each morning. She loves all of staff right back. In fact, some of her first words were names of her teachers. And all of her teachers, past/present/substitute, greet her by name when she walks in the front door. She's now almost 2 and still loves going to school. There is no perfect daycare/school, but this place is perfect for us. No, they don't always have time to talk with me in the front office or answer my calls/emails right away-- because they are busy taking care of my child and all of the other children entrusted to them. Yes, teachers are sometimes tired and frustrated, like all of us, but they take the responsibility of caring for children to heart and put that responsibility first. From the director to the food prep staff, each person has shown us nothing but kindness. I highly recommend this location to friends.

Writing this review in hopes that it saves another family some heartbreak, I would give negative stars if I could. Our 2 month old daughter was only in the daycare for two days, and on that second day my husband picked her up we discovered her clothes were soiled with urine and feces. Dry to the touch like it had been there for quite some time. Her diaper was hard and beyond full with urine and feces like it hadn’t been changed all day. She seemed very out of it both days we picked her up, but I just assumed it was bc of a new and busy environment. Now I can’t help but think she was left to cry all day and was never tended to. My husband said that she was being fed a bottle when he picked her up, the teacher didn’t even notice the horrible state our baby was in. To make matters just that much worse, when I called to try and figure out how this could possibly be allowed to happen, neither the assistant director or the director apologized or seemed to take any action as to somehow resolve the incident. the director did make sure to tell me to pay the tuition or it would go to collections, because that’s what’s most important to them. not your child. it was our first experience with daycare and we ultimately decided not to bring her back. they lie about the teacher to child ratio and put up a front like they have everything under control. please be warned.

My 1 year old son started at Childcare Network #191 when I returned to work after 12 weeks of maternity leave. I couldn't have been happier with the transition back to work full time. The teachers in Rooms 1 and 2 are so amazing, they loved on my little one as he was their own. I felt he was in a safe and nurturing environment every day at drop off and pickup. The directors and staff are so pleasant and helpful, they listen to every concern and truly know every child that is under their care.

Both of my kids have gone to this daycare and I have been very pleased. The teachers all care about your child and keep parents informed. My daughter attended for 3 years and my son is on his second year. Keema, the Director, always gets my questions answered quickly and/or addresses any concerns that I have. Everyone is friendly and pleasant. The facility is clean and organized. I would recommend and have to several others!

Childcare Network is not a daycare... it is a school! It is a wonderful engaging environment for my children to stay safe and feel loved while I am at work. I have been very pleased with the center and ALL staff members. I am an educator myself and I understand what it takes to run a classroom and each classroom at Childcare Network is fully equipped to engage children in learning each and every day. I have two children currently at the center; a three year old and a seven month old, and each and every day I can leave them and know that they are in GREAT care. My three year old is able to write her name, knows all her alphabet, and can count to 20 already, you don't see that being taught at a daycare everyday. I love that the staff is always professional and always great about communicating what my children are doing in their classrooms. The directors are wonderful and are always helpful whether it be allowing me to call on my lunch break to check in or answer any questions I may have. I am often asked what daycare does your child attend. My answer is always, "the school Childcare Network on Kanis, it's not like any daycare you have ever seen."